1987 Panasonic Team MC Custom
The Panasonic Team MC Custom was part of a program that allowed buyers to specify the paint job the bike would receive as well as indicate where the bike was sold with a special label. This particular bike came from Cycle Smithy in Chicago, a local bike shop that recently celebrated 40 years in business. As presented here, the bike replicates the build of the venerable Bridgestone XO-1, another example of a high-end lugged Japanese made bicycle.
The Build
Year: 1987
Frame: Panasonic Team MC Custom Fork: Panasonic Unicrown Stem: SR Sakae Headset: Shimano Deore XT Bottom Bracket: Shimano Cartridge Bearing Handlebar: Nitto RM-016L Mustache Shifters: Suntour Barcon Accushift Front Derailleur: Suntour X-1 Rear Derailleur: Shimano XC Comp Brake Levers: Dia Compe Aero Front Brake: Suntour XC Comp Rear Brake: Shimano XT M730 U-Brake Crankset: Shimano Deore DX Chainrings: Shimano 28-38-48 Pedals: Shimano XT M735 Hubs: Shimano Deore DX Rims: Ritchey Vantage Sport Tires: Performance Bike Slicks Wheel QR: Shimano Deore Seatpost: Strong Seatpost QR: Shimano Deore XT Saddle: Selle Italia Flite Bar Tape: Velox Cogs: Shimano XT Hyperglide Chain: Shimano HG |
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